Small Island by Andrea Levy

Small Island

Andrea Levy

533 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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Returning to England after the war Gilbert Joseph is treated very differently now that he is no longer in an RAF uniform. Joined by his wife Hortense, he rekindles a friendship with Queenie who takes in Jamaican lodgers. Can their dreams of a bett...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,812 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 62%
sad 44%
informative 41%
challenging 37%
funny 28%
hopeful 21%
tense 19%
inspiring 18%
dark 14%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 24%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 43% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.99

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